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Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is trying to salvage the state's ban on concealed carry.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Exultant gun rights advocates, who long have argued that the Illinois ban violates the Second Amendment, are celebrating the ruling.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals announced Tuesday that lawmakers have 180 days to write a new law legalizing concealed carry.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Dallas suburb that's pushed to ban illegal immigrant renters has new court hearing Wednesday

Friday, June 01, 2012  Gay married couples look to Supreme Court to settle battle over Defense of Marriage Act

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Federal appeals court finds that the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutionally denies federal benefits to married gay couples.

Friday, August 12, 2011  Appeals court strikes down health overhaul requirement that most Americans must buy insurance

Monday, January 24, 2011  Ex-Obama aide Emanuel says he has 'no doubt' he will win his fight to run for Chicago mayor.

Friday, January 07, 2011  Family members of imprisoned former Illinois Gov. George Ryan are waiting for a federal appeals court to decide whether Ryan should be allowed to join them at his hospitalized wife's bedside.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  Appeals court indefinitely extends freeze on ruling that suspended 'don't ask' military ban

Tuesday, April 06, 2010  Republicans step up opposition to liberal nominee for San Francisco appeals court

Tuesday, April 06, 2010  Federal appeals court rules for Comcast and against FCC on key 'net neutrality' case

Tuesday, September 15, 2009  Missouri State Representative Rachel Bringer is one of three finalists for the vacancy on the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District.

Thursday, August 20, 2009  An appeals court Thursday struck down New York Gov. David Paterson's appointment of a lieutenant governor, upholding a constitutional challenge brought by the state Senate's minority leader.

Thursday, June 04, 2009  Appeals court okays Chrysler sale to Fiat but keeps deal on hold until Monday to allow appeal